Openings at Southern Oil (Pty) Ltd

Description 

• The main responsibility of this position is to ensure that efficient and effective planning is implemented throughout the Logistic Department to drive customer service excellence in a cost-effective manner.

Responsibilities
Logistic monthly, weekly, daily planning

• Managing the company fleet and outside contractors.
• Developing daily distribution schedules to ensure effective customer service and utilisation of transport resources.
• Optimise the scheduling of the fleet leading to improved vehicle and route utilisation. 
• Continuous execution, monitoring and exercising of corrective controls through dynamic re-planning and exceptions management.
• Monitoring transportation capacity and ensure short- and long-term constraints/limitations are flagged and addressed.
• Transport allocation to internal and external transporters to ensure effective usage of resources, customer service and cost containment as per company procedure and service level agreements.
• Ensuring customer expectations is communicated to Operational Department.
• Review loading schedule provided from Operations and recommend changes to drive customer service.
• Take responsibility for sufficient utilization of the company’s vehicle fleet to ensure profitability.

Training

• Ensure Logistic Procedure is up to date and relevant
• Ensure all staff is trained and understands the Logistic procedure as well as all procedures relevant to the department.

Seed Management

• Manage/Supervise the handling of Seed transportation to ensure its effective and efficient into Silo’s and out of Silo’s to SOILL.

Key account management

• Manage “special” logistical/planning functions for Key account customers, handled out of normal sales/operations procedure

Client/ Customer Services

• Ensure customers receive the correct stock ordered, at the agreed time.
• Customer strike rate is reported daily/weekly/monthly

Export management

• Responsible to receive Forwarding quotations for Warehouse & Logistic Manager approval.
• Handle all communication interactions between SOILL and Forwarding company.
• Ensure all necessary documentation is provided to Sales, Customer, Finance and Operations.

Import management

• Handle full communication between forwarding company and all relevant departments.
• Ensure slot bookings are in place for collection and delivery of import products.
• Ensure all necessary documentation is provided to Sales, Customer, Finance and Operations.

Truck allocation

• Communicate planning to operational department daily.
• If necessary, make decision(s) on using 3rd party transporters to achieve service delivery.
• Facilitate all 3rd party transport communication.

Communication

• Supervise and ensure all slot bookings are made for deliveries according to agreed internal parameters and customer expectations.
• Facilitate communication between planning, administration, operations and sales.
• Implement any customer feedback requests into SOILL.

Vehicle tracking

• Actively supervise daily delivery schedules and progress, implement rectification actions to drive operational efficiency and customer service levels.
• Report on any deviations on a weekly basis to Warehouse & Logistic Manager, along with rectification actions to improve on delivery routes.

Cost management(s)

• Responsible to drive operational/logistic excellence within set parameters, providing daily/weekly/monthly reporting along with continuous improvement.

Maintenance of trucks

• Ensure all trucks are roadworthy and in good condition for deliveries according to agreed internal parameters and customer expectations escalate.

Drivers

• Supervision of all long distant drivers.
• Ensuring all drivers are trained, and equipped to execute their daily tasks. 
• Manage all driver communication.          

Health and Safety

• Participate in safety forums created by Soill for example safety meetings and safety talks
• Follow-up on any activities assigned through safety meetings / committees / representatives / management
• Report all safety incidents to the relevant people
• Attend safety education and refresher programmes
• Comply with safety policies and procedures at Soill
• Distribute safety information as and when required
• Wear protective clothing (where applicable) at all times

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Diploma in logistics/ supply chain/ commercial
• 2 years management and/or supervising experience in similar role
• Logistics/sales planner experience (essential)
• Excellent computer skills especially Excel and SAP

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

• Attentive and deadline driven
• Excellent Time Management
• Ability to handle pressure and stress
• Problem solver
• Strong analytical abilities
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent customer service orientation
• Excellent communication skills
• Accountable
• Team player

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Description 

• To take full responsibility for the development and performance of all sales activities in the retail segment and to provide leadership towards the achievement of maximum profitability and growth in line with the company vision and values

Responsibilities

• Must have the ability to obtain a comprehensive understanding of the political, trading, and economical environments affecting the business to ensure the right strategies are being developed and followed
• Develop quarterly selling plans in line with the strategy and goals of the company that would incorporate stretching targets for each team member’s sales objectives and optimize sales and product strategies within the foods business at large.
• Draw up sales plans per market segment. This should analyze the volume and profitability potential in the different segments
• Develop and implement the volume growth plan.
• The candidate must be a strong negotiator and an excellent face-to-face and telephone communicator.
• Contribute towards maximizing selling opportunities within the greater selling team to ensure that all sales opportunities are maximized.
• Grow business in the Retail client market segment by establishing new relationships and developing business opportunities.
• Identify, prioritize, propose, and enhance selling opportunities and solutions.
• The candidate must have exceptional planning and organizing ability.
• Set, monitor, and manage sales targets at all levels.
• Managing and growing sales profit margins and realization
• Manage sales agents and distributors to ensure that they render a cost-effective and proper service.
• Manage key accounts of product lines specified in chain stores on national level with aim to improve volumes and profitability.
• Conduct stock checks from time to time as required
• Maintain relationships between Southern Oil and our clients.
• Responsible for timely communication and feedback to customers to ensure that good client service is always maintained.
• Efficient record keeping of sales figures, and writing of business letters, quotations, and proposals.
• MRP planning and forecasting and report writing to the Sales Manager.

Health and Safety

• Participate in safety forums created by Soill for example safety meetings and safety talks.
• Follow-up on any activities assigned through safety meetings / committees / representatives / management.
• Report all safety incidents to the relevant people.
• Attend safety education and refresher programmes.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures at Soill.
• Distribute safety information as and when required.
• Wear protective clothing (where applicable) at all times

Requirements
Qualification and Experience

• Business Management diploma/ degree or BCom Degree
• At least 2 years’ experience in the management of key-accounts in the FMCG business
• Commodity sales experience is an advantage.
• Computer literacy and experience on computerized accounting packages
• Good understanding of profit and loss calculations and business finance
• Well established national customer relationships

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

• Administrative abilities
• Ability to lead and inspire a team
• Ability to withstand pressure
• Adaptable to change
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-driven and results-oriented with a positive outlook
• Innovative merchant mindset that constantly challenges the status quo
• A natural forward planner who critically assesses own performance
• Mature and comfortable in dealing with Senior Management
• Must have the ability to be hands-on and operate at a strategic level
• Customer service orientated
• Be able to solve problems quickly and efficiently.
   

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Description 

• The Junior IT Technician is responsible for providing direct support to end users of IT equipment and related peripherals. The Junior IT Technician will test, diagnose, document, repair, maintain, monitor and/or replace IT equipment and systems as necessary. This also includes the updating of systems and anti-virus protection on devices. The Junior IT Technician may also be assigned to provide technical support to organizational projects. The Junior IT Technician will also develop and maintain effective relationships between its internal and external stakeholders in order to help deliver seamless operational performance and maximum uptime.

Responsibilities
Support:

• Perform helpdesk duties
• Monitor and manage new and reopened tickets.
• Provide accurate first-level support towards end-users regarding their IT related issues and provide accurate and timely feedback (Level 1 - 2)
• Follow-up with the end-user to ensure that the issue is resolved
• Aid fellow team members where necessary

End User Computing:

• Maintenance, Optimisation of end user Computer Infrastructure
• Keeping documentation up to date
• Organise and schedule upgrades and maintenance with minimal disruption
• Maintain records/logs of repairs and fixes and maintenance schedule
• Maintain printer toner inventory to ensure availability
• Maintain A4 printing paper inventory to ensure availability
• Record changes made to IT equipment in the asset register

CCTV

• Deployment, Maintenance, Optimisation of CCTV Infrastructure
• Setting up and keeping CCTV documentation up to date

Cybersecurity:

• Ensure security and privacy of computer systems environment (Installing, updating and monitoring)
• Work with IT Team to enforce cybersecurity and information security as defined by IT policies and procedures

Projects:

• Ensure that all allocated projects are delivered on-time
• Report and escalate as needed

Requirements
Qualification and Experience

•  National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)

 Advantageous:

• MCSE: Core Infrastructure Certification
• CompTIA Certifications (A+, N+ or Equivalent)
• 1-2 years IT related work experience

Knowledge:

• Microsoft Active Directory
• CCTV
• End-user support
• Computer hardware systems (Desktop)
• Desktop operating systems and software applications
• Basic Networking

Skills:

• Literate and bilingual in Afrikaans and English
• Customer service-oriented
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights

Attributes

• Valid driver’s license (Code B or higher)
• High level of integrity & Reliability

Deadline:26th January,2026